Release Launch, Excerpt & Giveaway: Seductive Nights Box Set by Lauren Blakely

 

We are so excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Lauren Blakely's SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Box Set! The SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Box Set is a compilation of the novella and all three full-length novels from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series! Grab this box set now and stay warm through those cold winter nights ahead.

 

Amazon US ** Amazon UK ** Barnes & Noble ** iBooks

The Seductive Nights Box Set will be at it’s lowest price ever as an introductory rate for the holidays at just $2.99, but this price will go up over the weekend following its release!

Message from Lauren: I'm so thrilled that so many readers have fallen in love with Juliaand Clay and the Seductive Nights series. I originally only intendedto write one book, Night After Night, and then it became two withAfter This Night. As soon as I published that book last May, readersasked for even more! So I wrote One More Night, and it was such a joyto spend more time with this couple. I hope more readers have a chanceto get to know their sexy love story, and that's why I have packagedall three full-length novels starring Julia and Clay in one box setfor the first time ever! Happy Holidays and may your nights be filledwith pleasure!

ABOUT SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS BOX SET: 

Seductive Nights: The Complete Julia and Clay Collection is a box set of all the books starring Julia and Clay in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights Series. This box set includes First Night, Night After Night, After This Night, and One More Night. This is the ONLY Seductive Nights box set that includes the final Julia and Clay novel, ONE MORE NIGHT.

FIRST NIGHT When the sinfully handsome Clay Nichols walks into her bar in San Francisco, Julia Bell simply wants a break from the troubles that keep chasing her. They share one scorchingly hot night together, but discover a connection that runs deeper than mere chemistry.... 

NIGHT AFTER NIGHT With a dirty mind and a mouth to match, Clay Nichols is everything Julia never knew she wanted and exactly what she cannot have. He walked into her life one night and unlocked pleasure in her that she never knew was possible. Possessing her body, captivating her every thought. Which makes him way too dangerous for Julia to risk her heart, given that she has a price tag on her head. She ran after one mind-blowing week with him, but now he's back, and determined to make her his own. 

AFTER THIS NIGHT Clay Nichols can’t get the gorgeous and fiery Julia Bell out of his mind. He’s so drawn to her, and to the nights they shared, that she's all he can focus on. But she's playing hot and cold, and he wants all of her. When he finds her again at her sister's wedding, they have a second chance but she'll have to let him all the way in. And they'll learn just how much more there is to the intense chemistry they share, and whether love can carry them well past the danger of her past and into a new future, after this night... 

ONE MORE NIGHT Sexy bartender Julia Bell and hot-as-hell entertainment lawyer Clay thought their future was clear sailing. But life doesn't work that way and the fiery lovers run into a slew of new challenges. Trouble looms in every corner on their trip to the city of sin. Can Clay save Julia from danger one more time? Or will he be too late for the woman he adores?

Release Launch: Chasing the Tide by A. Meredith Walters

***The powerful continuation of the story that began in Reclaiming the Sand- a tale of love and forgiveness and learning to over come a past that has come to define you.***

Bully and Victim

Friend and Lover

Past and Future

Ellie McCallum and Flynn Hendrick’s story was as painful as it was devastating.  But they were able to find within each other an unlikely yet beautiful love. Despite the obstacles that tried to keep them apart.

And together they rose out of the ashes of their tragic history.

Now years after their life changing reunion Ellie is back in Wellston, having just graduated from college and ready to start her future with the man who taught her how to love. However, returning to a town that held so much bitterness and anger was the last place she wanted to start over.

But for Flynn, who is now an art professor at the community college and firmly rooted in the place that gave them their beginning, she’d do just about anything.

Yet it’s difficult building a life when you’ve only just learned how to live.

 And love, no matter how strong, doesn’t always conquer all.

Ellie and Flynn must learn how far they are willing to go to stay together. Or whether the ghosts of the past will consume them both.

Because finding a happily ever after is harder than it seems. Particularly when you’re fighting against the one thing that could destroy you.

Yourself.

AMAZON US | AMAZON UK | AMAZON AU | KOBO | B&N

Release Launch: Broken Promises by Kelly Elliot

Pain.

Hurt.

Regret.

All of these are a result from broken promises.

Love.

Joy.

Happiness.

All of these are a result from finding someone’s way.

Love has two paths, happiness and heartbreak. Sometimes those paths intertwine. Sometimes we choose the wrong path. And sometimes we’re given the second chance to pick the right path. 

Which path will Walker and Taylor go down? Only time will tell…

** Can be read as a standalone**

Purchase Links:

iBooks | Amazon | Kobo

Join the Release Party on Facebook!!!

Release Day Launch, Review & Giveaway: The Hazards of Mistletoe by Alyssa Rose Ivy

We are feeling the holiday spirit with the release day launch of Alyssa Rose Ivy's THE HAZARDS OF MISTLETOE! THE HAZARDS OF MISTLETOE is a contemporary romance novella and is a part of Alyssa Rose Ivy’s Hazards Series. It's available everywhere now!

 

Title: The Hazards of Mistletoe 

Series: Hazards Series 

Author: Alyssa Rose Ivy 

Synopsis:

One snowy Christmas Eve, one mistletoe kiss, one friendship changed forever.

Don’t underestimate the power of mistletoe. It looks innocent enough, but a single branch has the potential to change your life. One mistletoe kiss led to the most embarrassing night of my life, but thankfully by the next Christmas I ended up exactly where I was supposed to be.  

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | iTunes | Google Play

Excerpt:

“Ice skating and hot cocoa? What are you buttering me up for?” I sat down on the bench and unlaced my skates. The snow was falling a little bit heavier, but the flakes were still light and more pleasant than a nuisance. 

“I’m just enjoying an evening with a beautiful woman. I do have a romantic side you know.” 

“Romantic?” What was Glen playing at? I’d had a crush on him for years, but things had stayed completely platonic. We were good friends who saw each other once a year, and teased each other through text messages and late night phone calls. That was it. 

He didn’t hear me. He was already in line to return our skates. I waited for him to return with my boots, and not for the first time I was glad I’d worn wool socks. It was cold during the day, but the nights were absolutely freezing. 

“Here you go, my lady.” He bent down and proceeded to put my foot into my boot. 

I pulled away from him. “Knock it off. What’s gotten into you tonight?” As charming as Glen was being something seemed off with him. I wondered if maybe I wasn’t the only one who was upset. 

He proceeded to move on to my next boot. “It’s Christmas Eve. Aren’t you Miss Holiday Spirit?” 

“Usually.” 

“Exactly.” He put on his shoes and tugged on my hand to pull me to standing. “Let’s get those hot chocolates.” 

The line at the café on the other side of the rink was nearly out the door, but I was enjoying Glen’s company so much I didn’t mind. 

He insisted on buying my hot cocoa for me, and considering he’d already paid for my skate rental, I was starting to feel uncomfortable. Glen had all the money he could ever need, but I wasn’t used to guys buying me anything. My dating experience wasn’t extensive, and it involved boys who were all about going dutch. “I really don’t mind paying.” 

“Yeah, but I want to pay. Stop arguing and enjoy yourself.” He lightly bumped his shoulder into mine. 

“Well, thanks.” 

We walked around the village sipping our hot chocolate and not saying much. After a while we took a seat on a bench. It was underneath a tree, and the pine needles blocked some of the falling snow. I closed my eyes and listened to the chatter of people walking by mixed with the low hum of holiday music. 

“You guys need to kiss.” 

I opened my eyes and saw a girl staring at us. “You’re sitting under mistletoe. That’s the rules. You’re under mistletoe, you kiss.” 

I looked up. Sure enough there was mistletoe hanging over us from the tree. It wasn’t real, it was just the decorative stuff they used, but it had the same unmistakable appearance. 

Glen put an arm around me. “I think she’s right, Savy.” 

I turned to glare at him. “Don’t even start.” 

“Why not? Scared to kiss me?” he teased. 

Yes. I was scared. Terrified. This was Glen. Kissing him wasn’t something I was prepared to do casually while sitting on a bench in the snow with a bunch of onlookers. Of course I couldn’t tell him that though. “Why would I be scared?” 

“I don’t know. Just checking.” He got a twinkle in his eye. That twinkle should have given me all the warning I needed, but it didn’t. I was wholly unprepared when his lips made contact with mine. They were warm and soft, and they moved perfectly against mine. I kissed him back, desperately wanting to know what his mouth tasted like, and if his tongue felt half as good as his lips.

About The Author:

Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.      

Twitter ** Author Goodreads ** Pinterest ** Website  ** Facebook

 

I have to admit that I was a little bit torn in my opinion of this story. On one side the characters are fun and it is an entertaining fast read but on the other hand the story felt a little bit rushed and there were moments when I was wondering whether I didn't miss something.

Glen and Savy are definitely fun. Well, a little bit too young for my tastes, but still fun. Glen definitely knows how to grovel for his mistakes (romantic sleigh ride in a winter wonderland, definitely big brownie points ;) ). Yes, he is quite immature at times and makes the wrong decisions but he has the potential. It takes him time but he realizes what he did wrong and corrects his mistakes :) I loved the banter between Savy and Glen once they fixed their relationship.

The main problem I had with the story was that at times I felt like there are parts of it that are missing. I know that it is a short story but I think that it could have bee more detailed at times.

As a whole, the story is not bad and it could definitely take your mind off  the everyday chores. It is a light read so you don't have to be invested and paying attention all the time :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Release Day Launch & Giveaway: The Perfect Gift by Dani-Lyn Alexander

Title: The Perfect Gift 

Author: Dani-Lyn Alexander 

Release Day: November 17th, 2014 

Synopsis: 

It’s the season of second chances in this heartwarming, contemporary holiday romance where two single parents find each other-and another chance at love-in the most unexpected of places. 

’Tis the night before Christmas… and businessman and single father Jason is scrambling to find the dollhouse of the season for his seven-year-old daughter Emily. But when he finally strikes gold at an obscure toy store, he’s met with resistance- literally, as from the aisle across from him a beautiful woman named Leah is grabbing onto the dollhouse box with similar intent, determined to get the same Christmas present for her own daughter. 

Desperate not to let the other win, Jason and Leah forge a pact: stay together until they find the same dollhouse at a different toy store. It sounds simple, but ten stores and many hours later, they still come up empty. They might not be finding another dollhouse, but they sure are finding a lot to talk about and, as their mutual attraction grows, the unlikely pair finds the greatest holiday gift of all- love.

Purchase Links:

Amazon | Barnes and Noble 

About the Author:

Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping—especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She’s an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate. 

  Website | Facebook | Twitter | Author Goodreads

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Release Launch, Excerpt & Giveaway: When Ash Falls ( London Fairy Tales #4) by Rachel Van Dyken

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken returns to regency romance with the last and final installment in The London Fairy Tales series...A regency retelling of Snow White and The Seven Dwarves.

Ashton Wolfsbane, Earl of Gyles, has taken a vow of celibacy after blaming himself for his sister-in-law's death. After a failed suicide attempt, he's dedicated his life to bring justice to the weak making it his personal vendetta to be the death dealer to the wicked, also known as The Grimm Reaper. He denies himself lusts of the flesh and is known throughout London because of his ability to kill effortlessly and without emotion, that is until he meets Princess Sofia, a woman hell bent on making him forget all his reasons for denying himself the one thing he's always craved... love.

After rescuing the fair damsel, he thinks his job finished, that is until he discovers he's to be the Princess's escort throughout London until she's safely married. It wouldn't be such a hardship, except the Princess has made him an offer he can't refuse. Show her passion, real passion.

Four weeks of giving into the desire he's suppressed for so long- four weeks of bliss and then they'll go their separate ways. But things aren't always what they seem, and when rescuing a damsel, or making a deal with her, one must always be prepared for the consequences.

Seven Royal Guard, a Beast, a kingdom in chaos, and a girl as pure as the driven snow...Will they find their Happily Ever After?

 


Purchase Links:

AMAZON US | B&N | SMASHWORDS | iBooks

Excerpt:

PROLOGUE

Ash didn’t want to remember her this way. Her beautiful face, so often lit with a breathtaking smile, was now cold and dead.

The first time he’d seen her, he had thought she was an angel, and he’d said that very thing under his breath when she had made her debut that season…

“Beautiful,” he murmured as Lucy took a turn about the room, gaining introductions to all the available gentlemen who came her way. Taking an earth-shattering breath, the kind that every man took when he was about to approach a beautiful woman, he made his way over to her.

Music faded into the background with each step. All Ash was aware of was the clicking of his boot against the floor as he progressed toward the beauty. One dance… if only she would give him one dance, he would secure her hand forever. He knew it in his heart, in his soul. She was meant to be his.

Heart beating out of his chest, he could barely contain his excitement as she lifted her eyes and met his gaze. Blue eyes twinkled in his direction, and then she lifted her hand in a wave. A wave? Something was wrong. Ash paused and then glanced self-consciously over his shoulder. There was no one but him, and then he gazed back at her. She crooked her finger, beckoning him forward.

Completely under her spell, he couldn’t deny her any more than he could cease from taking his next breath. Finally, he stood before her, at least a foot taller than she.

“Where have you been, you rogue?” She swatted him on the arm and gave him a coy laugh. “I have been looking everywhere for you!”

“For me?” Ash questioned. “Are you certain we have met?”

“Must you always joke at such serious times?” The girl laughed again, and he was caught at the sight of her dimples as they danced along her cheeks. Carefree. She appeared so carefree, so perfect, un-weighted by the things of this world, by the responsibility and darkness, by disappointment. He tilted his head and then reached out to touch her — perhaps she truly was a dream. And then a voice broke out into the pounding in his ears.

“Ah, sweetheart, you’ve met my brother.” Hunter stepped beside the girl and wrapped his arm around her.

Ash stepped back, his heart sinking down to his feet. She hadn’t been looking for him at all, but his older brother, his twin, the duke. It was such a sad joke, a sad existence really. Would he ever be first in anything?

Months had progressed into a year as he’d watched his brother and Lucy fall into such a deep love all he had been able to do was be happy for them and try to spend as much time away as possible. After all, it was not done to want your brother’s wife, to want to care for her and protect her. It was fate’s final, cruel trick to allow Ash to feel something for another and then have that person ripped away by his brother. Though he loved his brother more than his own life, it seemed Ash was always left with nothing while his brother was given everything.

His name fit.

For he was the ash after the fire of Hunter burned out.

He was nothing but soot, darkness, and sand. One day, his ashes would trickle away into the wind, never to be remembered and never mourned, but forgotten.

“Ash! Do you hear me! I love you! I love you!” Hunter yelled at his brother as he shook his shoulders, and then his eyes widened with desperation as slapped him across the face.

Ash stared at the blood staining his hands. He tried to wipe it off. Tried but failed as it continued to drip down his wrists into his jacket. “I’m so sorry,” he kept repeating over and over again, but it did not matter.

The carriage had come too fast. Lucy had thought Ash was Hunter and had run to him right into the street.

The fault was his.

He knew it, Hunter knew it, and Lucy, beautiful Lucy, his brother’s innocent wife was dead, and it was all because he had lied about who he was, tried to be better than just the second son.

He backed away, slowly at first, and then he ran.

His feet ached, his stomach heaved, and finally he stopped in the middle of the street, hoping, praying that someone or something would hit him. Death, it seemed, was his only option; it was his wish, his choice. For how could he live with himself after what he had done?

Hunter had loved Lucy, but so had Ash. She was his everything, his only relative other than Hunter, and although he had wanted her for himself, he had pushed those emotions so far beneath the surface of his heart that he hadn’t understood how far the love had run until now, until it was too late.

On legs like lead, he walked until he reached the tombstone of his parents. Both taken from him too soon. What would they think of him now? He was the disappointment in the family, the second son by minutes. And now he was a murderer.

Disgusted with himself, he sat down on the cold grass, leaned his head against the stone, and cursed. His brother — his only living relative — and he had ruined his life and ruined his parents’ memory in the process. All he had ever wanted as a boy was to please his father, yet all he’d received was disapproval. One time — just one time — he wanted to make someone proud, make himself proud.

But it was impossible.

He looked down at bloodstained hands.

His future stared right back at him.

Flee! He needed to flee, to get away. No, not just get away. He needed to die. A life for a life. So he set about doing exactly that. It was not fair that he was able to live, to survive, when the one woman who had done nothing but brought happiness to everyone she’d met, lay dead in the street.

“Lucy,” he whispered as salty tears ran down his cheeks and across his lips. “I’m so sorry… but I will see you soon. I will see you soon.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out the pistol. With shaking hands he lifted it to his chin and pulled the trigger.

Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.

She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband and their snoring Boxer, Sir Winston Churchill. She loves to hear from readers! You can follow her writing journey at www.rachelvandykenauthor.com

 FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS | AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

Sign-up for Rachel's Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/8flyP

I love Rachel Van Dyken and her London Fairy Tales Series, so I was extremely happy when I got my hands on this book. I’ve been waiting for Ash’s story for a while and this book was everything I expected and more.

The story is captivating and intriguing. It hooked me up from the first few words and it kept me turning page after page until I read the last word. The pages are full of heartbreak, nicely balanced with fun, romance and love.

Sofia and Ashton are two amazing characters that will make you fall in love with them and root for their HEA. Ash is a strong willed, slightly dominant, extremely hot tortured soul with captivating gaze. The scars from his past run deep and he doesn’t believe that he deserves to be happy and in love. His torture is even bigger once he saves Princess Sofia as she represents everything he ever dreamed about. Sofia on the other hand is a strong willed and opinionated woman running for her life. She seeks a protector and a man who will love her. And who better for the job than the deliciously sexy rogue who lights her blood on fire. The interactions between the couple run from fun to burn the sheets hot, from frustrating to romantic and all that is spiced up with a little bit of danger :)

As a whole, I loved the book and will recommend it to everyone who loves regency romance :) It is a great read to curl up with during the cold winter nights. And if you haven’t read the previous books in this amazing series by Rachel Van Dyken, you definitely have to check them out ;)

Release Day Launch & Giveaway: The Album by Ashley Pullo

Title: THE ALBUM

Author: Ashley Pullo

Genre: Indie/Romance/Humor/Drama

Release Date: November 11, 2014

 

Blurb

Five Friends. Five narratives. One Epic Soundtrack.

Location: New York City (TriBeCa, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill)

Setting: 1996-2013 

Characters: 

Chloe LeGrange - talented musician searching for a purpose 

Natalie LeGrange - lovable free-spirit chasing her dreams

Adam Ford - perceptive attorney longing for a surprise 

Zach Parker - philosophical Marine defending love 

Chris Brooks - charming Texan with perpetual bad timing 

Objective: 

Unexpected encounters and brushes with fate construct a web of stories about the journey of love and acceptance. 

Themes: Fate, acceptance, sex, drugs, and really good music.

The Album is a journey following five friends over the span of two decades. Set against the timeless backdrop of New York City, their story is a classic retelling of what it means to follow your dreams, accept reality, and have a lot of fun in the process.

   

Watch the awesome Book Trailer!

 

Purchase THE ALBUM

99¢ Today ONLY

Amazon US | Amazon UK | B&N

   

About the Author:

Hey y'all! The Lone Star State will always be my home, but fifteen years ago, I took the plunge and became a New Yorker. NYC is an amazing place to find inspiration in my daily surroundings--the random and the ordinary that make up reality. My writing showcases inspired ideas, as well as my love for dichotomy, authenticity and humor.

When not sitting in front of the TV devouring my favorite shows, I can be found at a soccer game with my husband and two children.

Facebook | Goodreads | Website | Twitter 

Coming Soon

The Ballad 12.11.14

The Brat Pack (YA) Spring 2015

 

Giveaway Open internationally!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Release Day Launch, Review & Giveaway: Interrupted (Volume #1) by S. Moose

Title: Interrupted (Volume #1) 

Author: S. Moose

Publication Date: November 10, 2014 

Synopsis:

There are only three things Cam Ellison wants in life: a loving husband, a baby and to find her first love, Ayden Park. But all that is taken away from her in a blink of an eye.

Picking up the pieces to her life, Cam buries herself in work and her new boss, a young, millionaire CEO, A. Sharp.

But he’s the man with two rules:
1. No repeats
2. No relationships

Cam pushes herself into Sharp's life, breaking down the walls he’s built. Soon they find themselves in a situation neither wants to walk away from. But when the door opens, everything changes.

Interrupted is a three book erotic romance novella serial.

Purchase links:

Amazon | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU | B&N

S.Moose is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, living in Webster, NY with her family, friends, and shorkie, Charlie.

A 2011 St. John Fisher graduate, S.Moose loves to read and write. She enjoys getting lost in the fictional world and creating a place where readers can fall in love and swoon over the cute boys she brings to life. When she isn't in her room in front of her computer or a book, she is with her family and friends being silly and enjoying life. She's romantic at heart and loves anything with a happily ever after. You can contact her through e-mail: smoose0609@yahoo.com.

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Amazon Author Page | Blog 

S. Moose is a completely new author to me, so I really wasn't sure what to expect from this first part in the Interrupted Series. I can definitely say that I wasn't disappointed.

The story started a little bit slow for me and it was somewhat difficult to keep track of all the characters but after the first few pages, everything became clearer :) In the beginning I was frustrated with Cam (Camila) and with her decisions but I love the moment when she found her inner strength and finally too her life in hands.

On the other hand, sharp was an enigma. Every single time that I thought I know what was going on, he was doing something that threw me for a loop. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy his sexy messages or controlling behavior. I am a sucker for dominant alpha males, so of course I fell for Sharp. And how can I not. He is the ultimate man candy, he is dominant, he can make you cream your panties with only few words, and he is a devoted father. Sigh... What else could a woman want? 

The development of the relationship between Cam and Sharp was quite interesting, especially considering that they haven't met. The only way they communicate is through messages or phone conversations. But I was still able to feel the chemistry between them, and damn... do they have it in spades.

In a few words the story is interesting and intriguing. And It is definitely HOT... I can't wait to see what will happen in the next part. Just be warned... there is a major cliffhanger here, so I hope Volume #2 releases soon :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

HOSTED BY: